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Opening at Broadway at the Beach: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Founded in 1996 on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, and inspired by the classic film Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. has made a film concept into a real-world favorite for seafood. “Capturing the magic that made ‘Forrest Gump’ an American classic, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. serves scratch-made, southern-style comfort...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 7d
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Wawa sets its sights on South Carolina

Wawa is looking to add South Carolina to its list of expansion targets, according to a representative for a development, who spoke at a Horry County Planning Commission meeting last week. The commission approved rezoning a 3.14-acre site at Water Grande Boulevard and Highway 9 East in Little River to...

South Carolina · 1d
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First Reliance customers keep their current accounts and systems when the Colony Bank merger closes Nov. 1, with conversion planned for the second quarter of 2027

Colony Bankcorp is scheduled to complete its purchase of First Reliance Bancshares on Nov. 1, but First Reliance Bank customers are not due to be moved onto Colony Bank’s systems until the second quarter of 2027. Colony’s third-quarter investor presentation lists the “anticipated legal closing on November 1st,” after regulators signed off on Sept. 17... The post First Reliance customers keep their current accounts and systems when the Colony Bank merger closes Nov. 1, with conversion planned for the second quarter of 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Florence, SC · 10d

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PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

PNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate. The Pennsylvania-based bank announced its expansion plans within the Palmetto State on Nov. 6. Twelve of the new branches will be located in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

Greenville, SC · 5d
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SC's first Wawa may be headed to Horry County, development group reveals

CONWAY — South Carolina's first Wawa may be headed to a busy Little River intersection, a project developer announced Nov. 5. The news came near the end of a contentious Horry County Planning Commission meeting shortly before commissioners supported amending the River Grand Planned Development District to allow a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash on 14 acres at the corner of Water Grande Boulevard and S.C. Highway 9.

Horry County, SC · 6d

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Shelley Estates: 68-home development on Highway 90 moves forward

CONWAY, S.C. — After two deferrals of a proposed development on Highway 90, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the recommendation for a proposal that will bring about 60 new homes to a neighborhood on Highway 90. During its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, the commission voted unanimously to...

Horry County, SC · 5d

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General Contractor Expands With Wilmington Office, New Vice President

A general contractor based in South Carolina has expanded into the North Carolina and South Carolina coastal markets, opening an office in Wilmington and appointing a vice president for the region. The new office for Roebuck Buildings is located at 575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 202. The company added David...

Wilmington, NC · 5d

Star News

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New Walmart brings big crowd and Vanna White to Brunswick County

The newest Walmart in Brunswick County announced its presence with authority. "Bull Durham" quotes aside, the grand opening of the retail giant off U.S. 17 in southern Brunswick County on Nov. 4 came with fanfare, including giveaways and special appearances from "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Days before the opening, Walmart gave the StarNews a sneak peek inside its next Brunswick County location. Here's how things went with the new Walmart. Walmart first look On Nov. 2, Walmart employees were putting the final touches on the store located near Carolina Shores with a Calabash address. A week earlier, the shopping complex's other main store, Publix supermarket, opened. Inside Walmart, there were several displays to show off for the Nov. 4 opening. Christmas trees were already on the floor for sale. Employees were also stocking grocery items and beach wear. The store also has a pharmacy and car repair shop. Grand opening Hours before the doors opened at 7:30 a.m., a long line formed outside of the store. One group sitting in chairs said they had been there since 3:19 a.m. Refreshments were on hand to keep people in good spirits during a foggy

Brunswick County, NC · 6d

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Audit finds Loris misused hospitality tax funds

LORIS, SC (WMBF) - The town of Loris misused $1.3 million from its hospitality tax fund. The fund’s intended use was for tourism-related purchases, according to audit findings presented to Town Council. Findings show the money was used for more than tourism-related purchases. Auditor reads findings to council. Auditor...

Loris, SC · 6d

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Proposed 800-home development in Carolina Forest gets approval from Planning Commission

CONWAY, S.C. — The Horry County Planning Commission recommended a development agreement that could bring almost 800 homes to the Carolina Forest area. During a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 5, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a proposed planned development project off U.S. Highway 501 in Carolina Forest.

Horry County, SC · 5d

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Dillon County Stands Alone In Rejecting Capital Projects Sales Tax

DILLON — Dillon County was the only county in South Carolina where voters rejected a capital-projects sales tax referendum on Nov. 3, turning down the proposed penny tax by roughly 2-to-1 while voters in six other counties approved theirs. In unofficial results with all precincts reporting, Dillon County’s referendum...

Dillon County, SC · 6d

The US Sun

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7-Eleven opening larger-than-usual location with 8 fuel pumps down the street from Buc-ee’s in convenience store faceoff

A SPRAWLING new 7-Eleven location is opening soon in a US city near Buc-ee’s. The addition comes only a few months after 7-Eleven confirmed it would be closing more than 600 convenience stores nationwide. Even so, a fairly massive property will open in Florence, South Carolina — about 82...

Florence, SC · 11d

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Florence Buyers Find Negotiating Room as Price Cuts Rise

Florence buyers found real negotiating room as price cuts climbed above the national share and homes spent more time on the market.

Florence, SC · 4d

The Post and Courier

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SC's first Wawa may be headed to Horry County, development group reveals

CONWAY — South Carolina's first Wawa may be headed to a busy Little River intersection, a project developer announced Nov. 5. The news came near the end of a contentious Horry County Planning Commission meeting shortly before commissioners supported amending the River Grand Planned Development District to allow a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash on 14 acres at the corner of Water Grande Boulevard and S.C. Highway 9. Planning commission records didn't disclose any details about which company was behind the request, but a representative for the development group revealed the Wawa ...

Horry County, SC · 6d

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Coastal Concepts Hospitality Opening Pizza Restaurant in Surfside Beach

What Now has reported recently on plans by Coastal Concepts Hospitality, the group behind restaurants like The Grumpy Monk and South Coast Beer Project, to launch two new restaurants at Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach development: Southern Social and Rustic & Rye. That’s not all Coastal Concepts, headed...

Surfside Beach, SC · 7d

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Retirees Are Finding Their People At This South Carolina 55+ Community Near North Myrtle Beach, Where The Sand Is A Golf Cart Ride Away

Picture a quiet street of single-story homes where the beach sits about a mile and a half away, close enough to reach by golf cart. That is daily life at Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, a 55+ community on the South Carolina coast. Moving in retirement is a big choice,...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 8d

Juan Hudson Valley

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Beloved Hudson Valley Pizza Business Moves To The Carolinas

A popular pizza business confirmed the business is leaving the Hudson Valley.

North Carolina · 5d

WBTW News13

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Georgetown County voters approve 1% sales tax referendum

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County voters approved a referendum Tuesday that will implement a 1% local option sales tax aimed at providing property tax relief. The tax, which will take effect May 1, 2027, will apply to eligible goods and services throughout the county, according to a Wednesday news release from Georgetown County officials. […]

Georgetown County, SC · 7d

USA TODAY

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Walmart opening 3 new stores in these 3 states in November

Walmart's expansion continues this November, as the massive big-box retailer opens three locations in three U.S. states. Walmart told USA TODAY on Oct. 30 that the new stores will be in Oklahoma, North Carolina and Tennessee. A Calabash, North Carolina location will open Nov. 4, according to the Wilmington Star-News, part of the USA TODAY Network. The opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, product sampling, giveaways and guest appearances from “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Walmart has more than 10,900 stores and multiple e-commerce websites in 19 countries, the company said. Walmart announced plans in 2024 to open or convert 150 new locations. In April, the retailer said it planned to have 20 new store grand openings in 2026 and early 2027. The company also said it would remodel more than 650 Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets. USA TODAY contacted Walmart on Nov. 3 for details on how many locations have opened so far this year, and how many openings are planned for 2027. The company declined to answer. Other openings this year included Walmart Supercenter locations in Apollo Beach, Jacksonville and The Villages, Florida, and Eastvale, California. The company also opened a

Calabash, NC · 8d

The Post and Courier

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Early plans for 28-lot home development on Alligator Road approved by Florence County

FLORENCE — The Florence County Planning Commission approved a sketch plan for a 28-lot single-family home development on Alligator Road as Florence County anticipates population growth. Developer David Lowe said the development, called Alligator Gardens, would be built along the southeast border of Florence’s city limits. The new units would be nestled opposite Alligator West, Lowe’s other development. The Alligator Gardens project is located near the corner of Twin Church Road and Alligator Road. It is the joint project of David and Philip Lowe. The sketch plan shows an access road that split...

Florence County, SC · 8d